Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte Prediction and Betting Tips | 27th July 2024

Philadelphia Union host Charlotte at the Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on Saturday in their first group match of the 2024 Leagues Cup. The sides have been drawn alongside Cruz Azul in East 4 group.

It's been a season to forget so far for Philadelphia Union, who began their campaign by going their first seven games unbeaten but lost 10 times in the next sixteen games.

Jim Curtin's side finally cut themselves some slack with a 5-1 trouncing of New England Revolution, powered by a sensational hat-trick from Tai Baribo. They followed it up with a 3-0 victory against Nashville in their next, signaling a return to form.

With only 27 points from 25 games, the Union are down in 10th position of the Eastern Conference table.

The Crown, too, endured a rough patch recently before recovering from it. Following consecutive losses to Houston Dynamo and Inter Miami, they beat Cincinnati only to draw in their next two outings to Columbus Crew and Austin.

Nonetheless, Dean Smith's team are in sixth place of the Eastern Conference standings with 37 points from 25 games.

Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

There have been six clashes between the sides before, with the sides winning twice each
After winning twice in their first three clashes in the fixture, Philadelphia Union have gone the next three winless
Philadelphia Union have failed to score in their last two encounters with the Crown, and could see three consecutive goalless outings in the fixture for the first time
Charlotte's Iuri Tavares has scored in their last two away games and will be looking to extend it to three on Saturday
The Union have had two hat-tricks in their last as many games: Tai Baribo vs New England Revolution and Daniel Gazdag vs Nashville

Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte Prediction

Philadelphia Union are on fire right now, netting eight times in their last two games and will be relishing the prospect of going up against Charlotte. Expect a tough contest with the Union coming up trumps by a narrow margin.

Prediction: Philadelphia Union 3-2 Charlotte

Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Philadelphia Union

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes